A Star Brighter Than the Sun

Sae Iwata, a straightforward and unpretentious girl, had developed feelings for Kouki Kamishiro, a gentle and endearing boy, during their elementary school years. As they entered junior high, Kouki underwent a transformation, blossoming into a charismatic and popular young man who now seemed out of reach. When they were assigned to work together on the school sports festival committee, Sae's long-dormant first love began to resurface. Sae's relationship with Kouki has been a constant presence in her life since childhood, having started when they were in elementary school. Kouki's gentle smile had captivated her heart, and although the passage of time has changed him, Sae still harbors feelings for him. As they enter junior high school, Kouki's newfound popularity has created a sense of distance between them. However, their shared responsibilities on the sports festival committee provide an opportunity for them to reconnect. As they work together, Sae is forced to confront her unrequited feelings and the complicated emotions that have developed between them. With Kouki's growing popularity and Sae's own insecurities, their relationship becomes increasingly complicated, threatening to disrupt the dynamics of their friendship. Will Sae find a way to express her feelings and bridge the gap between them, or will their relationship remain forever frozen in the past?